Sunrise

sunrise
not just a scenic beauty
of fireball nudging up
or orange sea splashing at horizon
sunrise
is mortals clock
buzzing alarm offering fresh opportunity
to rise and stop not till the goal is achieved
sunrise
key to habitable atmosphere
lifeline for humans, flora and fauna
no wonder few worship as visible GOD
sunrise
an inspiration
for dedicated discipline
to religiously discharge duty relentlessly
sunrise
a message
if you want to rise and shine like sun
burn like sun
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By Hitendra Mehta
May 2011
For Members Contest : Sunrise -- verses -- Sunset by HGarvey Daniel Esquire
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You are right. The sun is not just a pretty picture painted in the sky. It knows it's purpose and performs perfectly each day. Even though covered with clouds it is still there working. Well done and thoughtful. Congratulations Henrietta. Love, Joyce